언어의 탄생: 영어의 역사, 그리고 세상 모든 언어에 관하여

His humorous approach makes language history so accessible, but I'm curious what motivated him to explore this topic in particular.

Bryson's stories about common phrases and words made me see everyday language in a whole new light. Were there any moments that made others laugh out loud?

The book is packed with fascinating details, but I wonder how he chose what to highlight and what to leave out — was it based on research, personal interest, or humor?